Like A Pro
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6 Modules (~
51m 5s)
This category teaches the basics of the most common hand tools.
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Hammer Like a Pro
Workers have been using hammers for the past 30,000 years. Are you swinging like a caveman or hammering like a pro? In this tip-filled module, master carpenter Rick Klug reviews how to select the right hammer for the job while using it safely and effectively on a construction site. Along the way he shares numerous time-saving tricks and insights that he’s picked up over 45 years in the trade.
Measure Like a Pro
How do you measure up? In this module CAHill master carpenter Rick Klug advises newer carpenters how to select the right tape measure for the job and how to quickly and accurately measure your way around a construction site. The module also provides several helpful tips that will help even long-time construction pros get the most out of their measurement tools.
Grind Like a Pro
Learn how to safely use an angle grinder, tips on the types of PPE needed to protect yourself while using this hand tool, and learn about the wheels and discs that can be used for cutting, grinding, and finishing various materials on the job.
Saw Like a Pro Part 1: Safety
Circular saws are one of the most common small tools on the job site. Learn about different types of saws, saw safety, sawhorses, blades, PPE required to protect yourself, and how to make sure your tools are safe to use.
Saw Like a Pro Part 2: Basic Cuts
Get sawing tips and tricks–like choosing the right pencil, using speed squares and straight edges, securing materials with clamps and screws, and using a rip fence–with basic cuts like the crosscut (cutting perpendicular to wood grain), the rip cut (cutting with the wood grain), and pocket cuts (cutting inside a board).
Saw Like a Pro Part 3: Additional Saws
Each saw has its applications for cutting many materials used in building and construction. Round out sawing like a true professional by learning about other kinds of power saws you’ll encounter on a job site—jig saws, table saws, reciprocating saws, miter saws—and their applications, along with safety tips for safe usage.